The deal will see the Thai Beverages company crest of two elephants and a fountain on the players shirts in the coming season.

But it set the lawyers a time difference conundrum because Thailand is seven hours ahead of the UK.

Sue Russell, company and commercial partner with Cuff Roberts, admitted it had been an interesting sponsorship deal to work on: "This was a different style of negotiation and involved us working with Chang's Thai advisers, to ensure our client achieved a good result in time for the new Premiership season.

Chang Beer replaces Kejian as Everton's new shirt sponsor after the Chinese electronics company's two-year association with the club ended last month.